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Location of oral candidiasis
| Location | Chlorhexidine group (n = 37) | Normal saline group (n = 38) |
|---|---|---|
| Lip | 4 (11%) | 4 (11%) |
| Labial/buccal mucosa | 16 (43%) | 15 (39%) |
| Hard palate | 12 (32%) | 13 (34%) |
| Soft palate | 9 (24%) | 13 (34%) |
| Oropharynx | 3 (8%) | 5 (13%) |
| Gingiva | 1 (3%) | 3 (8%) |
| Tongue | 31 (84%) | 34 (89%) |
| Floor of the mouth | 1 (3%) | 6 (16%) |
| Commissure | 2 (5%) | 5 (13%) |
| Whole mouth | 1 (3%) | 4 (11%) |
